The most valiant thing you can do as an artist is inspire someone else to be creative.
Joseph Gordon-LevittActors didn't use to be celebrities. A hundred years ago, they put the theaters next to the brothels.
Joseph Gordon-LevittIf I were to point to the person who's having the greatest impact... I'd point to Elon Musk.
Joseph Gordon-LevittFor context, the budget of Don Jon is about half the budget of (500) Days of Summer. And (500) Days of Summer is about a third of the budget of the lowest-budget movies produced at a major studio.
Joseph Gordon-LevittHis hands were weak and shaking from carrying far too many books from the bookshop. It was the best feeling.
Joseph Gordon-LevittA lot of people, most people who are working, they do it for money. And I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that. It so happens that I made a lot of money already, so I don't have to worry that much about it. I wouldn't fault anybody for doing it for the money, but it doesn't interest me right now.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt